Bat-Sheva Slavin, Museum Director — ext. 140, bslavin@syjcc.org

Revisioned, Rebuilt and Totally NEW!
featuring .... the long awaited exhibit

The Alan and Helene Rosenberg Long Island Jewish Discovery Museum is a hands on museum where children and their families can experience the joy and fun of learning about Jewish life, history, values, traditions and heroes, as well as Israel and the Hebrew language. The interactive displays are designed to transform visitors into participants, offering adults and children a unique opportunity to discover the wonders of their Jewish heritage.

Sholom Aleichem
151st Birthday

"Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, and a tragedy for the poor" (Sholom Aleichem)

Sholom Aleichem had a humorous view of the world around him. From taking a pen name, literally meaning "Peace be with you" to wondering ..."where is peace?"

The masterful storyteller was born Solomon Rabinowitz, in the Ukraine, Russia in 1856 and died in New York City in 1916. He was one of twelve siblings living with a stepmother, and a storytelling father in tight quarters and scarce money, as well as being a witness to the difficult life of the Jewish people in his little shtetl. This setting provided young Solomon with vivid material for many of his stories.

Sholom Aleichem is known as one of the world's greatest Yiddish writers. He had written stories and plays like, "Fiddler on the Roof", and poems which were published in 28 volumes.

Although Sholom Aleichem's rich descriptive stories infused with tradition, rituals and human nature, (which could be lost somewhat in translation), are written about times long gone, his message of the importance of the family and tradition is everlasting. Let's turn the clock backwards and learn from Sholom Aleichem how to dream wisely, how not to play foolish games, to live richly with humor in our hearts, and turn tragedy into a blessing. Visitors will:

* Explore Sholom Aleichem's Crater on "mercury"
* Visit the Shtetl: The Chaider, the tailor and the butcher
* Enjoy Sholom Aleichem's Shabbat and holiday table

Public Hours:
Sunday 1:00-4:00 pm

Group programs available:
Sunday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Weekdays by appointment

Fee: $5 per person
children under 3 no charge.
$18 per family